Schaffer (affiliation not stated) explains the fundamental terms and concepts of the field, not alphabetically but thematically in nine sections reflecting the chapter headings found in typical textbooks. They include conceptions of development, individuality, social cognition, relationship formation, and linguistic and communicative development. For each concept he discusses the meaning, the origins, and the current status in developmental psychology. Annotation #169;2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.